WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are encouraging local residents to book flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall to stay protected during the coming respiratory illness season.
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County councillor disappointed with premier’s speed camera decision
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It seems Premier Doug Ford has made a speedy decision to ban speed cameras in Ontario and is slated to introduce legislation to that effect this month.
Event highlights concerns about policing in schools
GUELPH – Does policing in schools make students safer? According to Andrea Vásquez Jiménez, data paints a clear picture that the answer to this question is no.
Rockwood speed skater Aaralyn McGill has sights set on national team, Olympics
MONTRÉAL – When Rockwood native Aaralyn McGill breaks from the starting line, the world around her seemingly falls away.
County awards scholarships, bursaries to local students
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ten local students will be receiving educational scholarships and bursaries from the County of Wellington based on academic achievement, community involvement, or financial need.
Police beat: Mount Forest man charged with theft of wires
MOUNT FOREST – A Mount Forest man has been charged with theft after telecommunication wires were removed from a local business.
Halloween happenings at Wellington County museum
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington County Museum and Archives has many spooky events happening this month.
Local organization champions turtle preservation, protection
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington Turtle Guardians (WTG), a local organization committed to the preservation and protection of turtles, has been making waves in the conservation community for its innovation and dedication.
Postal workers strike after feds move to end home delivery
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mail and parcel deliveries have abruptly stopped across Wellington County after unionized carriers walked off the job on Thursday as part of a nation-wide job action responding to government measures that could cost jobs.
County council provides final approval for battery storage facility near Fergus
GUELPH – It wasn't a unanimous decision, but county council has approved an official plan amendment that will allow Aypa Power to proceed with a battery energy storage system just south of Fergus.